Five Dice, All Threes

Bright Eyes returns to their most essential, urgent sound with Five Dice, All Threes. This record features Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Matt Berninger (The National). It is a record of uncommon intensity and tenderness, communal exorcism, and personal excavation. Throughout their nearly three-decade career, fans have come to expect qualities like these from Bright Eyes. The band, consisting of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott, operates in distinct sweeping movements, unified by ambition and emotional stakes. On Five Dice, All Threes, the band exudes a visceral thrill like never before. Oberst’s voice conveys life-or-death gravity, drawing listeners in with a sense of worry or clarity. The self-produced album embraces the elusive quality that has made Bright Eyes enduring and influential. Their homespun sound has reached devoted audiences worldwide, promising that our loneliest thoughts and feelings can take on grander shapes when shared. Notable guest appearances on the record include Cat Power on “All Threes,” The National’s Matt Berninger on “The Time I Have Left,” and Alex Orange Drink from The So So Glos. The band’s fast-paced approach in the studio drew inspiration from influences like The Replacements and Frank Black, resulting in a record that thrashes, squirms, and resists classification. Five Dice, All Threes is a mix of galloping rhythms, funereal horns, shouted vocals, and contemplative, psychedelic material. It invites deep listening and showcases Bright Eyes honoring the album as its own exalted work of art. In this album, Bright Eyes invites listeners to witness the dark, winding journey to find meaning and authority in our flaws. It is music that feels thrillingly alive, bringing listeners together to move forward as one. This record doesn’t just sound like classic Bright Eyes; it sounds like their future as well.